China's economic growth slowed to 4.3 percent in the second quarter of this year due to weak domestic demand. The rise in oil prices, driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has further negatively impacted the nation's economy.
The Amsterdam stock exchange has reached a historic milestone by surpassing 1,100 points for the first time. The AEX-index rose shortly after the market opened on Wednesday, driven significantly by a price surge in ASML shares.
Approximately 270,000 people have purchased a summer discount subscription for train travel in the Netherlands over the past month. NS has observed an increase in train travel during off-peak hours since the introduction of this offer.
A man was injured following an altercation near the Central Station in Amsterdam around 1:00 a.m. The police are investigating the incident, which may involve a stabbing, and no suspects have been arrested yet.
The organization of the Tomorrowland festival has been denied permission to use fireworks this weekend due to dry weather conditions. Local and provincial authorities have also prohibited other effects involving fire and smoke as a safety precaution.
Chip manufacturer ASML has raised its growth forecasts for the year due to increased demand for chips driven by investments in artificial intelligence. The Veldhoven-based company is benefiting from the strong global trend of tech firms expanding their AI capabilities.